Dr. Dre-Topless (feat. T.I. & Nas)

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Reggin Please!

In case you missed it, here's Nas on The Colbert Report. When Nas first started campaigning for his new album back at the Grammy's I thought he had totally lost it. His last last couple albums had not reached the heights he at one time was capable of and he looked desperate to make a statement. Having said that, his untitled album was amazing. It's his third great work, along with Illmatic and Stillmatic. And now he's going on comedy central and looking like a genius. He's also raged a war on Fox News which shows he has found cause.

Stillmatic

Nas making a huge statement on the red carpet, along with his ride or die chick Kelis, who rocked the words on Nas' tee, except bedazzled on her back. I didn't really watch the marathon that is the Grammys last night(caught some of the big Aristotle on the sidelines in the Suns vs. Wizards game), but i did catch a lil' red carpet action, along with a great performance by Alicia Keys. Heres some footage of Nas gracing the red carpet

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by Bounce2dis

Albums to look for in '08- Part 2

Now that i've talked about my favorite up-and-comers for the year, its time to get into the hip-hop heavyweights. Last year was a little disappointing, with only a few albums worth your money, but '08 is definitely looking good.

Lose Sleep Anticipating:

Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne- The master of the mixtape and self-proclaimed king of hip-hop finally comes out with a new studio album. Last year, the music game really was Wayne's World as he was featured in almost every song on the radio. Now its time for him to make some real money. How good is Wayne? Dude's whole album was leaked onto the internet so he made a new cd like it was nothing. He's keepin all his songs underwraps for now so I dont know whats gonna be on it, but I guarantee it will be nasty. Tha Carter III drops February 15th.

N*R*3*D by N.E.R.D.- Pharrell and Chad's funk band is back. For some, thats a big deal. For others, who gives a F*%K? Im on the side of those celebrating because, well, im all over Pharrell's cock, no homo. I love everything he does and you can believe I'll be buying the album the day it comes out (no official date yet, sometime in the spring). The group promises to go back to its roots. This means, musically, the album will be all over the place. I'll keep you posted as songs start to drop. For now, here is N.E.R.D.'s debut album, In Search Of...


N****r by Nas- I dont feel comfortable with Nas' new album name. I know that since I'm white, I am not allowed to have an opinion on these issues, but, if I did, I would think its retarded. The N-word is not like calling a white man a cracker, as much as Nas wants it to be. I dont know any white person that gets offended by cracker, but i know A LOT of black people that get offended by the N****r. Now, onto the music. Despite his last album's failure, Nas is still the man who made Illmatic so I have faith in the man. I think Nas is gonna drop a gem with this one. It comes out in February.


The Greatest Story Never Told by Saigon- The dude who became popular when he got signed by Turtle on Entourage is a real rapper. And despite his threats to quit the business, his long awaited debut album is gonna be hot. Fire hot. He can spit it as good as anyone i've heard outside of Lupe and his cd is handled completely by Just Blaze. To get the Come on Baby remix featuring HOVA and Swizz Beats, click here. The album is projected to drop early in the year.

Unnamed Gnarles Barkley Project- Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo are set to return this Spring and they promise to improve on the success of St. Elsewhere. In interviews, Cee-Lo has stated that the album is, "pretty damn good. What else can I say?" If you ever get a chance check out the duo live in concert:



Its pretty trippy, but its tight.


Rising Down by The Roots- One of the best hip-hop groups of all time will return in April according to ?uestlove. One of the first and only groups to utilize live instruments, I really love The Roots and can't wait to see what they've got cookin. Here is a little classic Roots to tide you over.




And maybe, just maybe:


CRS- If it happens, it'll be the biggest album of the year, hands down. Lupe is a genius and lyrically the best rapper in the game, Pharrell is the best producer money can buy, and Kanye is the best overall musician in hip-hop. Put it together and create a rapper's delight (i know its corny, but im just so excited). When US Placers debuted, I was happy but I knew the song only realized about half the groups' potential. Its like having Kobe, LeBron, and D-Wade on your team. All other rappers are gonna get destroyed.

I Could Give a Damn About a Grammy

But what is the point this year? All I really care about when it comes to the Grammy's is the Hip-hop rap catagory and god was i dissapointed this year. I was mad enough last year when Lupe lost the Best Rap/ Hip-hop album to Ludacris' Release Therepy, but this year takes the cake. There are some good things though.Kanye got nominated for Album of the year and he probably is going to win. Also Common got nominated twice for 'The People' and 'Southside'. Also Nas got a nomination for Hip-Hop is Dead, which i really enjoyed.

Now heres where it gets worse. For the Best Rap preformance by a Duo or Group category, not only is 'Make It Rain' nominated, but it is accompanied by 'Party Like a Rockstar'. Also the is a Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category, which I don't even wanna get into because you know its a terrible category. Also R. Kelly got a nomination for 'Same Girl' which was easily the stupidest fucking R&B song next to trapped in the closet. R. Kelly is a singing narrorator and it pains my ears to listen. I miss the 'I believe I Can Fly' R. Kelly.

And finally I went to look at the best Rap Song of the Year.

I Look and see 'Ayo Technology'-terrible

'Big Things Poppin'- ok

'Can't Tell Me Nothin'- pretty good

'Good Life'- ehhh

and the one reason why i lost all hope in the Grammy's....

SOULJA BOY GOT A FUCKING GRAMMY NOMINATION

The grammys are supposted to be the biggest award in Music, you are taking away credibility from yourself when you do stupid shit like even mention Soulja boy's namewhen it comes to recieving an honorable award. He sounds like he is illeterate, and i could only imagine what his acceptance speech will sound like if he wins.

If Soulja can win a Grammy, I can be the next Elvis. I give up man. Im boycotting the Grammys